Baume-Schneider Defends Swiss Broadcasting Corporation Funding

Swiss culture minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider defended the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation at the Solothurn Film Festival opening on Jan. 22, 2026, highlighting SBC's support for nearly 300 festivals annually and its daily reach of over three million people. She warned voters ahead of the March 8 referendum to cut SBC funding, emphasizing public-service journalism's role countering disinformation and supporting artists.